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Zebra Imaging and Zygote Media Partner to Bring 3D Visualization to the Medical Community

(Austin, Texas) Zebra Imaging, Inc., the world’s foremost provider of 3D holographic visualization technologies announced today a strategic partnership with the Zygote Media Group Inc., the industry leader in high-end 3D anatomy and biomedical models for animation and visual effects, to serve the medical and medical education markets. Zygote maintains the world’s most comprehensive library of accurate 3D anatomy and biomedical models and has pioneered development of high-end solid 3D anatomy models for research and bioengineering.

Zebra Imaging, Inc., the world’s foremost provider of 3D holographic prints, announced todaythe creation of a strategic partnership with the Reprographic Services Association (RSA) to help serve the rapid expansion Zebra is experiencing with Architecture, Engineering and Construction Companies (AEC). The RSA is a dynamic network of over 80 companies with more than 185 locations across North America. Member companies are dedicated to servicing the AEC industry with traditional and innovative product and services. The RSA gives Zebra an incredible expansion of points of presence across the U.S. market. It’s a natural extension of the use of 3D imaging in architecture, engineering and construction, which industry experts expect client use of 3D imaging to increase by 50 percent by next year.

3D modeling technology has become significantly more sophisticated of late, enabling architecture, engineering and construction professionals to gain new benefits. However, this software is now more user friendly to allow everyday consumers to use it for their own creations. This development has opened up a new realm of possibility and is allowing users of all skill levels to contribute like never before. As the modeling market continues to expand, users will have more opportunities to leverage 3D technology for advanced projects and more accurate results.

Industries as diverse as architecture, engineering, construction, advertising, and medical have all incorporated an array of 3D visualization technologies into their design, development, and production processes. A rapidly expanding library of 3D modeling tools, 3D content, and 3D printing materials have made design more cost-effective and expedited the product-to-market process. But how exactly do 3D visualization technologies work? Taking a closer look at the science behind the innovation reveals a striking convergence in which state-of-the-art research processes meet a growing understanding of visual communication.

3D visualization has significantly changed architecture in the conventional sense of the term. With software, cameras and other tools, organizations can preserve monuments, recreate structures and improve the power of visual communication. The power of 3D architectural rendering has been recently put on display at the reclamation project of a long-idle water works.

Organizations from numerous industries have been investing in 3D technologies to bring their businesses' visions to life. 3D architectural modeling, in particular, has become very popular as it allows builders and buyers to gain a better perspective on what finished structures will look like as well as improve the development process. With 3D rendering and accurate imaging technologies, architects can create unique layouts and help companies build structures in line with their original visions.

3D printing technology has made significant improvement in the design and development process in the architecture, engineering and construction market sectors. Using 3D modeling software, dynamic imaging and onsite 3D printing, organizations have been able to considerably speed up the creation and production processes, allowing developers to send items to market quickly.

Both art and architecture have found new forms of expression and productive design through the use of technologies like 3D architectural modeling and mapping. The convergence of art and architecture through 3D visualization technology is a relatively new phenomenon, but it has already spawned the development of a few creative projects. For example, 3D video mapping uses architecture as the screen for projections, according to ArchDaily contributor Thomas Schielke.

Construction modeling provides many positive benefits for the architecture industry, enabling organizations to bring their vision to life. Gone are the days where architects just relied on pencil-and-paper drafts and projected measurements. 3D technology streamlines the process of design and development, expediting facility lifecycles and ensuring a successful finished product.